OTB's Saturday Panel

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Brent Pope and Hugh Farrelly join John Duggan in studio for this week's Saturday Panel, after Ireland dismantled Argentina on Friday night, in the opening game of the November leg of the Nations Championship!

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Roy Curtis and Tommy Martin join John Duggan in studio for this week’s Saturday Panel. They discuss Ronan O’Gara’s interview in the Irish Times, and the revelation that he was not approached by Leinster for the head coach role after next season.

Mario Rosenstock joins John Duggan for this week’s Saturday Panel, bringing you all the sports stories with a bit of humour thrown in as well!

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Shane Hannon is joined in studio by the Irish Daily Mail’s Linda Maher to break down a wild week in sport. The panel reacts to the chaotic pre-match press conference in Serbia after Ireland's 2–2 draw with Austria, Troy Parrott’s individual magic, and the lack of leadership that put Irish players in the firing line. Plus, they dissect the fallout from Manchester City’s 115 financial charges, Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan’s departure, and Luke Littler’s struggles with hostile darts crowds.

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John Duggan is joined in studio by Vincent Hogan to discuss his new book 'The Lost Sportswriter', in which he reflects on 43 years of Irish sports journalism.

John Duggan is joined in studio by Olympians Gráinne Walsh and Adam Nolan, alongside boxing writer Kevin Burn, to celebrate the legendary career of Katie Taylor ahead of her final professional fight at a sold-out Croke Park. The panel discusses what Taylor's monumental legacy has meant for Irish sport, reflecting on her path from London 2012 gold to her undisputed world title fight tonight against France's Flora Pilly.

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On this week's instalment of the Saturday Panel, Galway Legend Aoife Lynskey and Dublin Camóg Aisling Maher join Phil Egan to preview the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final between Cork and Galway.

Shane Hannon is joined in studio by three legends of the game to preview tomorrow's All-Ireland final between Kerry and Galway. Dublin icon Hannah Tyrell, Meath legend Niamh O'Sullivan, and Galway great Sinead Burke join forces to look ahead to Galway against Kerry at Croke Park, with the winner being crowned All-Ireland champions for 2026.

Former Sligo dual player Finnian Cawley and Leitrim ladies footballer Charlene Tyrrell, both mental health facilitators with Movember campaign, join John Duggan for a very special Movember Panel ahead of All Ireland final day tomorrow.

The Saturday Panel on Off the Ball brought to you by Movember Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it.

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John Duggan is joined by ex-Limerick player Pat Ryan, ex-Galway player David Burke and ex-Tipperary player Eoin Kelly for this week's Saturday Panel, to build up to tomorrow's massive All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final between Galway and Limerick!

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